- Spring Arbor University (SAU) is a private school while University of Michigan-Dearborn (UM-Dearborn) is a public school.
- Both schools are located in Michigan.
- SAU has more expensive tuition of $32,580 than UM-Dearborn ($31,360).
- UM-Dearborn has tighter acceptance rate of 64.28% than SAU (67.02%).
- UM-Dearborn has higher SAT scores of 1,150 than SAU (1,050).
- UM-Dearborn is larger with 8,223 students than SAU (2,396 students).
| Spring Arbor University View More Rivals | University of Michigan-Dearborn View More Rivals | |
| #13 in Michigan | Rankings | #26 in Michigan |
| Private, 4-years | School Type | Public, 4-years |
| Spring Arbor, MI | Location | Dearborn, MI |
SAU| Known as | UM-Dearborn | |
| Associate Bachelor's Post-Bachelor Certificate Master's Post-Master Certificate Doctorate (Professional Practice) | Offered Degrees | 1 Year Certificate Bachelor's Post-Bachelor Certificate Master's Doctorate (Research) |
| Master's College and University (larger programs) | Carnegie Classification | Master's College and University (larger programs) |
| Tuition & Fees | ||
| $32,580 | Undergraduate | $14,944 Michigan residents $31,360 out-of-state |
| $8,194 | Graduate | $15,956 Michigan residents $28,560 out-of-state |
| $17,775 | Financial Aid | $10,346 |
| Admission | ||
| $30 undergraduate $30 graduate | Application Fee | $60 |
| 67.02% | Acceptance Rate | 64.28% |
| 23.76% | Yield | 30.02% |
| 1,050 SAT, 24 ACT | Test Scores | 1,150 SAT, 25 ACT |
| Student Population | ||
| 2,396 | Total Students | 8,223 |
| 1,127 | Undergraduate | 6,116 |
| 1,269 | Graduate | 2,107 |
| 1,029 | Online Enrollment | 1,348 |
| Graduation Rate & Outcomes | ||
| 60% | Graduation Rate | 56% |
| 28% | Transfer-out Rate | 28% |
| 68% | Retention Rate | 82% |
| $45,000 | Average Earning after Graduation | $56,200 |
| Special Learning Opportunities and Student Services | ||
| Online Degree/Certificate Program Offered for Both Undergraduate and Graduate | Distance Learning (Online Classes) | Online Degree/Certificate Program Offered for Both Undergraduate and Graduate |
| ROTC Study Abroad Weekend/Evening College Teacher Certifiate | Special Opportunities | ROTC Study Abroad Weekend/Evening College Teacher Certifiate |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 947) $4,932 average annual costs | On-Campus Living | Not offered or not Reported |
| ✔ (19 meals per week) $5,720 average annual costs | Meal Plan | Not offered or not Reported |
| Faculties and Staffs | ||
| 10 to 1 | Students to Faculty Ratio | 16 to 1 |
| 82 Full-time 238 Part-time | Number of Faculties | 354 Full-time 152 Part-time |
| 253 Full-time 257 Part-time | Number of Staffs | 832 Full-time 181 Part-time |
| $51,720 for Faculties $49,376 Part-time | Average Salary | $96,472 for Faculties $72,865 Part-time |